Cloudy with a Chance of Drain
Obstructed drains can cast a pall over even the sunniest Fort Myers disposition.
What starts as a slow bathtub drain or gurgling sink can rapidly escalate into a houseful of nasty odors and backed-up sinks.
Don’t let this happen to you.
Sign up for Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s drain clearing service to ensure against any number of troubling scenarios:
- You’re trying to get ready for a hot date, only to find your shower backing up with dirty water around your ankles.
- Your mother-in-law offers to help with the dishes after you’ve prepared a lovely family dinner. Imagine your dismay when the kitchen sink belches back a treasure trove of potato skins, grease, and dish soap.
- An overflowing bathroom sink drips onto the floor and into your wooden vanity. Your floor warps, and mold gains a foothold, aggravating your family’s respiratory issues and necessitating costly remediation.
- Clogged drains enable bacteria and sewer gases to infiltrate your home, creating truly unpleasant odors that linger. They put excess strain on pipes that can lead to cracks and leaks.
Not What You Signed Up For
For home and business owners in Fort Myers, Sanibel, Cape Coral and everywhere in Lee County, these drain dramas disrupt the legendary laid-back vibe that epitomizes the Gulf Coast good life. Who wants to spend their precious free time hunched over plunging a clogged toilet or wrestling with a tangle of hair and gunk underneath a sink? Not to mention the unsettling prospect of raw sewage backing up into tubs, showers, or basement areas if a major sewer line becomes blocked.
Even with regular preventative maintenance, all drains will eventually face some level of clogging over their lifetime. Routine professional drain cleaning, ideally once a year, can help keep your plumbing in good shape. When issues do arise, the experts at Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing are ready to solve them. Here’s how you can tell when it’s time to call in the professionals for comprehensive drain clearing:
- Slow Drainage: If you notice water pooling and taking longer to drain in sinks, bathtubs, or showers, it could be due to a blockage.
- Persistent Odors: A constant unpleasant smell coming from your drains is a clear sign of a clog. When organic materials like food particles, hair, or grease get stuck in the pipes, they decompose and produce bad smells.
- Odd Noises: If you hear gurgling sounds coming from your drains, it means water flow is disrupted. These noises occur when air is trapped in the pipes due to a partial obstruction.
- Chemical Intervention: Regular use of household de-clogging products only treats the symptoms of a larger issue. Moreover, chemical de-cloggers can damage your pipes.
Recurring drain issues suggest a deeper problem that needs professional attention. Whether it’s due to visible debris or hidden structural issues in your plumbing, Service Minds Benjamin Franklin can diagnose and fix the issue permanently.
